JacfoonXpunty Sentinel
PUBLISHED EVERY FIRIAY 'AT
' GAINESBORO, TEXN.
B. W. Tardy, Editor .
6. D. Gajlbreatu, Business Mgr.
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FRIDAY. MAR. 2, 1917.
Tt The Citizens of Jackson
County.
I understand Representative W. A.
Ovcrtor intends to introduce a bill in
Ibc legislature to abolish tho County
Board of Education of Jackson county
Such an act will be a backward step to
the cause of education, and herein I
will show reasons for it.
In the first place it means an injust
its to some children in the county. I
behave every child should have an equal
chance, in to far as a common school
education ia concerned. The intention
and DDrpoae of ithe law is to eive each
child an eqaal number of days in school,
and that is what the County Board does
If a child ia onfortuoately situated in
that part of the eounty where land is
poor and where th taxes do not
a moan t to much, is'.no reason why it
steak! not have an equal chains with
the child more fortunately situated.
If his bill should provide for the
schools of each district to run accord'
inf to the taxable property of the dis
trict, let as look at the result
1st Dist. , taxable property $318,250,
school tax $1,93J. 7 schools would (rive
$277 to the shool.
2nd Dist, taxabl property $107,225,
school tax $760,90. 3 tohool would re
ceive $254.80 each.
fed Dist, taxable property $74,800,
school tax $61 20, 2 school gives $275. 60
toeaib.
4th Dist, taxable property $118,650.
school tax $814 60, 4 schools gives $203,
KB to each school.
5th Dist, taxable property $268,400,
school tax $1,647 60, 7 schools gives
$221.07 to each school. .
6th Dist, taxable property $29,450,
school tax $367.80, 4 schools gives $91,
85 to each school.
7th Dist
. taxable property $38,800,
school tax
40 to each
, 8th Dist.
school tax
$141.65.
9tb DUt.
school tax
85 to each
$319.20, 3 schools gives $106,
school. '
, taxable property $106,075,
$708.80, 5 schools receive
, taxable property $106,075,
$798.10, 6 school gives $132,
10th Dist, taxable property $65,875,
school tax $476.50, 5 schools gives $95,
10 to each.
lltb Dist, taxable property $165,375,
school tax $951.50, 6 schools gives
$158.58 to each.
12th Dist, taxable property $48,050.
school tax $488.20, 2 schools gives $244,
10 to each.
13th Dist, taxable property $175,125,
school tax $1,064.50, 6 schools gives
$177.40 to each.
14 Dist, taxable property $128,750.
school tsx $783. 8 schools gives $261 to
each.
15th Dist., taxable property $41,575,
school tax $306.30, 1 school.
In addition to the eounty school tax
we receive about $8,000 from the state.
This would b divided in the ssme waya
Any one can readily see in some dis
trkts schools would be three times that
of others. What citizen is so selfish as
tip desire any thing of this kind.
The 6th, 7tb. 8th, 9th, 10th districts
would be the greatest suffers.
If the bill should provide to run the
schools according to th scholastic pop
ulation of each civil district let us look
at the result
The 1st Dist., with a scholastic popu
lation or No .would nave more money
than tha 2. 3 and 4 districts witn a
scholastic population 926. The 5th dis
trict with a ch lastic population of
643 would have more money than the
6th and 7th with a scholastic population
of 571. Yet there ate more schools In
the 2, 3 and 4 districts than in the 1st.
More schools in the 6th,and 7th districts
than in the 5th. This is enough to
show the inconsistency of such a pro
vision.
Wh t is your objection to the County
Board? tome say it co?tthe county too
much' Itbas nvir cost the county
over $231 a year inc I have been
county Supt
- Has it saved the county any money?
I Uugbt iiooi for 20 year before we
had any county I'.rd, My supplies,
such as fuel, bccti 's, brooms, dippers,
crayon, ct?. wer furnished by the
count?. Tbeie were furnished all the
teachers, and rcw mplies bad to be
fun ished every ye.r. for they were not
taken cire of. ,A great amount was
spent for supplies each year. The
county Board requires each teacher to !
furnish bis or her oft-n supplies. They
are more economical in buying. The
buckets, dippers, aad brooms belong to
the teacher, they UU them home at
1
cloc of school and have them for an-;
other year. This saving more than j
pays tin txpf me f tho county Hoard, j
Besides i kr.ow of other oxpciircs thev i
curtailed, where the A.ivisory Board '
. . . i
nan allowed txiortmnai prices, ana
where merchants charged too high for
material, bach an nails etc.
The greatest objection to the County
or kinfolks don't olway, Cet the school j
you would have them teach.
If you would attend some of our
Rtate association) and hear those coun
ty Sujits . where they have a member
of the Board irotii each civil district,
appeal for a less number, saying they
could not have order, could v.l trans
act business satisfactonl) , J.hat it was
cumUrsome, you wonll nut favor a
member from each district. If the old
district system is to be re-established,
and the bill fhculd in some way pro
vide for an equal number of days for
every school, how will the pri'-es be re
gulated? The directors of one district
might pay a high price, and those of
another a low price, for teachers of
equal qualification, experience and suc
cess. Besides, i am in position to know
if the Board is done away with, there
will be housed built t .at should not be
built. I can name thj district in which
they will be built.
Is it right to be constantly changing
the school law in fucb a way as to take
the childien'e money in building houses
that are not needed.
1 am also in favor of u high school
tax. We are greatly in i.eed of 6ome
two years high schools. There has
eighty young men and younp women
from this county entered the Polytech
nic at Cookeville since U;it September,
at the rate of $12 a month for board
and incidentals would smoun; to $960 a
month, or $9000 ih ten months.
Bepides the merchants of this county
are losing the trade' of these young
men and young women. It is time for
tho people of this county to become a
roused to a sense of duty.
I hiive written our representative
Mr. W. A. Overton and our senator
W. J. Mathews urging nhat they not
do away with court:.' Board. I ask
others that are interested to write
them.
Krespectfullv
W. L. Dixon, Co. Supt.
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE
. W. L. Vnnoy
vs
Delia Blevins et al
In Chancery Court at Gainesboro,
Tennessee.
It appearing from the bill filed in
this cause, which i a worn tn, that the
Defendants Delia Btcvins, William Va-
noy, Amanda Your.fr, and Dave Phips,
are nonresidents of the State of Ten
nessee1 and cannot bo served with the
ordinary process or law:
It is ordered tl.n5 said Defendants
enter their appci rnnca herein, before
the Clerk and Manor, at his office in
the courthouse in tlainesboro, Tenn.,
on or before the tir-it Monday in Aprij
next, to plead, am ver, or demur to
Complainant's bill, or the same will be
taker, for confessed a to them, and
set for hearing ex parte: and that
copy of this order published for four
consecutive week; i i the Jackson Coun
ty Sentinel, a ne. piper published in
Gainesboro, Tenn.
This 26th day of Futon vy, 1917.
W. F. Sadler, Clerk and Master.
John J. Gore, Solicitor for Complain
ant,
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.
I urge every teacher in the
county to assemble in Gainesboro
Saturday, March 10th, at 10 A.
M. The meeting is important,
every live boiiafied teacher
should attend.
Respectfully,
W. L Dixon Co. Supt.
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TOWN ITEMS.
A special sale of M. Born Tail
oring at McDearman SiafforfCo.
March, 5, 6, 7. Satisfaction in
fit, material and workmanship
positively guaranteed,
Remem
ber the date, and don't miss it
J. C. West, was a caller at the
office Monday. '
James and John Chaffin were
here Monday.
Mr. Dollard, of Nashville, was
in Gainesboro this week.
Edgar Williams, of Butter's
Landing' was here Saturday. '
H. L. Huffines, of Lower Bill
Town, U. S. A. was here this
week.
Miss Harriet Purcell has re
turned from Nashville, "after a
weeks stay.
Misses Nora and Margaret
Spivey were the guests of friends
here Sunday.
M. C. Chapman, representing
Indian refining Co., was here
this week.
M. Born & Co., Chicago, will
have a representative here for 3
days next week, March, 6, 6, 7,
Monday, Tuesday and Wednes
day, to take your measure and
give you the latest style sugges
tions. -McDearman Stafford Co.
J. S. Raggio and family, of
North Springs, were the guests
of relatives in Free State and
Gainesboro first of the week.
FOR SALE-Pair of nice mare
mules, coming two years old. If
ypu want a pair of good mules
see W. M. Draper. Gainesboro.
W. P. Rhoton, who is attend
ing Cumberland University at
Lebanon, was the guest of
friends in Gainesboro Saturday
and Sunday.
When in Gainesboro, stop at
the Harley Hotel, and be with
your friends. I have plenty of
room, good barber at your com
mand. J. H. Harley, proprietor.
Dr. F. O. Cornwell, of Hay
denburg, route 2, was in 'Gaines
boro Monday. He called at the
office and inspected the cylinder
press, and passed a few compli
ments on the Jackson County
Sentinel.
Go to McDearman Stafford Co,
on March, 5, 6, 7, and see the
M. Born woolens they are offer
ing in amazing variety of new
weaves and colorings. A special
representative will be there to
take your measure. Remember
the time and place.
EGGS FOR HATCHING:
Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for
sale. Let me have you orders
for eggs a few days before you
need them. Prices, 15 eggs for
75c. Home phone. You can
leave orders at Postoffice, or Sent
inel office. F. L Tardy.
Luke Dennis is telling how you
can save money on groceries.
See his ad in this issue.
The George P. Taylor & Co.,
of Bumsides, Ky., have opened
a poultry house in Gainesboro,
with T. L. Gist as manager.
Read their advertisement on this
page.
A special representative from
M. Born & Co., Chicago, will be
at McDearman-stafford Co., on
March 5, 6, 7. Remember M.
Born's suits will save you money.
They have stood the test of 41
years for quality in materials and
workmanship, smartness of style
and perpect fit Don't miss this
opportunity.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom J. Young
have returned from extended
bridal tour thru the south. i
HURRICANE.
Amy Lue Moss, of Sugar creek,
spent the week-end with her
aunt, Mrs. Nellie Moss.
Maggie Cason was the guest
Louis Cason and wife last week.
Ova Flynn, who has been very
sick is improving.
Henry Hall, who has been
teaching at Stone, returned home
Friday with lagrippe.
Luke Montgomery and wife,
Mrs. Etta Hall, and little, son and
daughter were the guests of Har
vey Long and wife Saturday.'
Clyde Jackson, who has been
confined to her bed with measles
is improving.
Harvey Long and wife were
the guests of their daughter,
Mrs, Henry Hall Saturday night
Jamas Howard Parrish spent
Saturday night with Eula Philips.
' Wake up Burristown and give
us the news, it is too early to be
gathering black berries.
Authur Murphy, wife and lit
tle son,. Ernestlwere the guests
of Hence Phillips and family
Saturday night
Leo Jackson, of Hartsville,
was the guest of Howard Jack
son last week.
W. F. Dodson made a business
trip to Gainesboro Wednesday.
Mrs. Hattie Phillips and daugh
ter, Gracie went to Meagsv ille
Friday.
Robert Gaw spent Saturday
nightwith Johnie Phillips and
family.
Come on Fairview and give us
the news.
Mrs. Jim Richardson was the
guest of her mother, Mrs. Will
Lawson Thursday.
Andy Purcell has been vesy
sick for the past two weeks.
Abbie and Hart Sparkman
were the guests of Theo and Ad
ie Cason Saturday.
Mai Allen was the guest of
Clyde Jackson Sunday.
- FAIRVIEW.
Nannie Peek visited A. M.
Hestand Saturday.
Leslie Peek is visittng his bro
ther at old Monroe.
Martha Hestand, who has been
sick for several days is improv
ing. Harrison Smith and wife visit
ed his brother, Tandy Smith Sat
urday. Thieves pacKed off one of W.
M. Whitakers bee gums Wednes
day night.
Nora Pharris returned home
Friday.
Dillard Pharris is improving,
after being sick several days.
Boon Hestand visited his fath
er, Ai M. Hestand last week.
Charlie Stafford is improving.
Will Brown is moving his corn
from the Benton Armstrong
place.
T. H. Norton and wife visited
A. M. Hestand Sunday.
Jess Stafford is making a farm
wagon for Tom Norton1.
Donald Peek visited Cordell
and Ernest Hestand last week.
Nannie Peek visited Maidv
Norton Thursday.
D. L FeeK was in Gainesboro
Saturday.
barren Lynn sold his farm to
Andy Johnson Saturday. It is
in the 6th district
Henry Matthas visited Tom
Norton Sunday.
Huston Pharris and wife an
nounced the birth of a big girl
Sunday.
A. J. Pharris was repairing
his garden fence Saturday.
Don t Fail to Call on Editors.
When in Gainesboro next Mon
dayMon't fail to call at the. sent
inel office and subscribe for your
county paper. Its is published
forthe'people of Jackson connty,
and is worth double the subscrip
tion price.
CASH
PAID
POUt
We have opened a poultry bsbe nj Gainesboro and
are prepared to buy all the poultry the tanners of Jack
son county have to sel We guarantee to pay HIGHEST
MARKET PRICE, and asure yon a square deal Bring
us your poultry. Located in the Minor property, south
east comer of square.
George P. Taylor & Co.
T. L Gist, Manager. 1
n
IS HALF
That being the case, it should .have your closest at
tention in order that you may eat .RIGHT. But you
CAN'T eat right without the RIGHT EATS. $
And that is where we shine. We have a wide
reputation for
GROCERIES FOR
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We handle the best to be found in any line. Of 2f
course we have cheaper grades in many lines, but our q
pride is centered in THE BEST.
If you CARE, come to the store' that caters to
THOSE WHO CARE $
GAINESBORO MERCANTILE CO, Q
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The Home of
BETTER GROCERIES
LUKE DENNIS, Gziaesboro.
Are you living on credit? Don't I guarantee
to save money on credit prices. Y ou must pay for cred-"
it Common sense will tell you that no merchant can
carry large accounts on his books month after month
without charging the customer for the use of bis money.
Your money TALKS here, and gets the very rock
bottom prices. We buy for cash, sell for cash, have no
bad accounts to apportion among the good paying cus
tomers. This enables me to sell you goods cheaper than
any merchant can afford to sell on credit of 12 months.
Come in and make me eat my words.
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QUALITY IS MY TRADE MARK
In these days when all groceries are high in price
the poor as well as the good the real choice is in
QUALITY. Good groceries cost very little more than
inferior ones, but they go a long ways further.
You wiH conserve both your health and your
pleasure by buying groceries from me. I give you the
satisfactory kind of eats.
I carry Pallas, Tripple Rose and Graham flour.
New supply of fresh Nectar Brand piDducts. Garden
Seeds, Onion sets. AU Kind of can goods, Jellies,
Cakes, Candies and Fruits. Fresh bread all the time.
Come to see me and give your p icket-book a rest
and your banK accout a chance to grow.
Yours for better Groceries,
LUXE DENNIS
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